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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.40, 8,729.58 and 4,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.40, 8,729.58 and 4,085.60 is: 5,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.40 : 8,729.58 = 4,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.40/8,729.58 = 4,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.40x = 8,729.58 × 4,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.40x = 35,665,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,665,572.05/6,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.14

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